An African operator with trusted local partners in Tanzania. Ten days of Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Prison Island and Mnemba Island, a Safari Blue dhow sail and sunsets at Michamvi, then a Serengeti safari and the Materuni Waterfall. Social impact and wellness woven in. Tap Send request: no payment now, and we reply within one business day.

Day by day

Day 1, Arrival: A ZayVoyage by SARI representative meets you at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, takes you to your hotel, helps you check in and talks you through your itinerary. Take part in community engagements with selected villages as part of our Social Impact Initiative. Choose the impact activity you want, or we pre design one for you. Overnight: Zanzibar.

Day 2, Prison Island, Stone Town, Sunset at Forodhani and Forodhani Food and Night Market: Take a 20 minute boat ride to Prison Island (Changuu), once used to hold rebellious slaves, and meet the famous Aldabra tortoises up close. Continue to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 19th century architecture, museums, forts, cathedrals and mosques, colorful markets and nearby spice plantations. Spend the rest of the day at Forodhani, enjoying the ocean breeze, the night market’s famous street foods and the sunset over the Indian Ocean. Overnight: Zanzibar.

Day 3, Mnemba Island Tour, Swimming with Turtles and Sunset Cruise: Take a boat ride to Mnemba Island for a swim, then snorkel and swim with turtles and colorful fish. Lunch at The Rock Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant on Michamvi Pingwe Beach, with local dishes prepared with Zanzibar spices. Later, enjoy a sunset boat cruise. Overnight: Zanzibar.

Day 4, Safari Blue, Sail on a Traditional Dhow, Swimming in the Mangrove Lagoon and Visit to a Unique Baobab Tree: After breakfast, sail the blue waters of Zanzibar on a traditional dhow. Stop at the mangrove lagoon on Kwale Island to snorkel among the coral reefs, relax on the beach and swim with rare aquatic species. Visit one of the oldest baobab trees in Zanzibar, the “Tree of Life”, a symbol of strength and resilience.

Day 5, Social Impact Activity, The Rock Restaurant and Sunset on Michamvi: Spend the morning on community engagements with selected villages as part of our Social Impact Initiative. Choose your impact activity, or we pre design one for you. Before the day ends, watch the sunset on Michamvi Beach. Overnight: Zanzibar.

Day 5, Arrival in Arusha: Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, on Tanzania’s mainland. After checking in at the hotel, enjoy a rest day with wellness activities of your choice. Overnight: Kibo View Farm Lodge.

Day 6 to 8, Game Drive at Serengeti National Park: Go on safari in Tanzania’s famous Serengeti National Park, a natural habitat for lions, cheetahs, leopards, birds and many other species. Drive through the park, get close to the animals and take your photos.

Day 9, Waterfall and Spring Experience (Wellness): A day for relaxation and wellness. Hike to the banks of the Materuni Waterfall for swimming and relaxation in nature, and enjoy the spring experience.

Day 10, Departure: Your final departure from the shores of Tanzania back home.

Included
Airport and ground transfers, accommodation, guided experiences, support services, local flights where applicable, and invitation letters for your visa.

Not included, unless explicitly stated
International airfare, visa fees, travel insurance (mandatory and strongly recommended), meals not listed in the itinerary, personal expenses (laundry, room service, minibar, shopping), optional tours and activities, tips for guides and drivers, early check in or late check out unless arranged in advance, and extra nights caused by flight or schedule changes.